The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 application correction window is officially closing today, November 3, 2025. If you’ve submitted your application and need to make any changes, this is your absolute last chance to do so! The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, the organizing body for GATE 2026, has provided this crucial opportunity for all aspirants to ensure their forms are accurate.
This correction window allows you to update important personal and examination-related details. Key information you can modify includes:
- Your name
- Date of birth
- Preferred exam city
- Choice of exam paper
- Gender
- Category
Please note that certain modifications will require a prescribed fee.
GATE 2026 Application Corrections: Understanding the Fee Structure
When making changes to your application, you might need to pay a non-refundable correction fee. Here’s a breakdown of the fee structure for various modifications:
- Changing your name, date of birth, exam city, or exam paper: ₹500 each
- Changing your gender to female: ₹500
- Changing your gender from female to any other gender: ₹500 (for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and ₹1,500 (for all other candidates)
- Changing your category to SC/ST: ₹500
- Changing your category from SC/ST to any other category: ₹500 (for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and ₹1,500 (for all other candidates)
- Changing from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic: ₹500 (for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and ₹1,500 (for all other candidates)
- Other general category modifications: ₹500
It’s important to remember that changes related to your parents’ or guardians’ information, correspondence address, college name and location, roll number, or qualifying degree will not incur any additional fees.
How to Make Corrections to Your GATE 2026 Application: A Step-by-Step Guide
To ensure your GATE 2026 application is flawless, follow these simple steps to make any necessary edits:
- Visit the Official GATE 2026 Portal: Navigate to the IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 portal on their official website.
- Log In to Your Account: Click on the “Login” tab or the GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) link available on the homepage.
- Enter Your Credentials: Use the Enrolment ID and Password you created during the registration process to log in.
- Access the Correction Window: Once logged in, look for and click on the option labeled “Application Form Correction” or “Edit Application” (as available in your dashboard).
- Review Your Details: Carefully go through your submitted application form. Identify and select any fields you need to modify, such as your name, date of birth, exam city, gender, category, or paper choice.
- Apply Necessary Changes: Make sure to update all incorrect details accurately. Double-check that your changes align with the official GATE 2026 guidelines and any supporting documents you may have.
- Pay the Applicable Fee: If your modifications require a fee (as per the structure above), complete the payment using an online method like debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.
- Preview and Confirm: After making all corrections and successfully processing any payments, take a moment to preview your updated form. This is your chance to ensure everything is correct before final submission.
- Download Confirmation: Once the correction process is complete, download and save the confirmation receipt or acknowledgment page. This document is vital for your future reference.
Don’t miss this final opportunity to perfect your GATE 2026 application! Stay updated by regularly checking the official website for any further announcements.